Benefits Analyst
3 days ago
Boston
Securitas is the global leader in protective services, delivering specialized guarding, advanced technology solutions, and comprehensive risk management across diverse industries. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help make your world a safer place. With a legacy built on trust, innovation, and global expertise, we provide tailored security solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with outstanding service. The Benefits Analyst supports the delivery, operations, and ongoing improvement of the company’s health, welfare, and retirement programs. This role is responsible for analyzing benefits data, monitoring trends, and providing insights that inform plan design, vendor performance, compliance, and cost management. The Analyst manages and validates data across HRIS and vendor systems, and assists with the development of reports, dashboards, and models that evaluate benefits utilization and financial impact. The role plays a key part in annual enrollment activities, plan renewals, system updates, and vendor integrations, including documenting processes. The Benefits Analyst partners closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to support operational workflows, and enhance the client experience. Strong communication skills are required to translate complex benefits concepts into clear, practical information for stakeholders. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions. Compensation and Benefits: We believe in investing in our people. When you join Securitas, you’ll receive: * Competitive Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 Annually * Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * 10 accrued vacation days, 4 personal holidays, 6 sick days * 401K with company matching * Career Growth: Continuous training and leadership development programs. * Dynamic Work Environment: Be a part of a highly engaged and results-driven team. *Even though this is a fully remote position, you MUST reside in the Eastern Time Zone! Essential Functions: * Analyze benefits data to identify trends, cost drivers, and utilization patterns * Develop reports, dashboards, and models that summarize benefits performance and financial impact * Support annual enrollment activities, plan renewals, and system or vendor updates * Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and vendors to provide up-to-date and accurate financial information on costs of benefits and enrollment statistics * Help to resolve data issues and maintain operational accuracy * Communicate technical information in clear, concise, non-technical language * Document processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance * Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data quality Competencies: Technical & Analytical Skills: * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret benefits trends, costs, and utilization * Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP) and benefits administration platforms * Ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and produce actionable insights * Ability to develop dashboards or reports summarizing benefits performance, enrollment, and cost metrics * Familiarity with vendor file feeds, eligibility rules, and data validation processes Fluency in high-value Excel functions: * SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, IFERROR, and so on * Pivot tables and slicers * Conditional formatting * Building rate models and performing cost projections Data quality and file management: * Working with vendor files and matching datasets with internal HRIS reporting * Auditing data for mismatches, missing values, or outliers * Creating standardized templates for recurring audits * High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail Communication & Collaboration Skills: * Ability to communicate complex benefits concepts in clear, concise terms, not jargon Project & Operational Skills: * Experience supporting annual enrollment, plan renewals, and system updates * Ability to coordinate testing for changes to HR systems or vendor integrations * Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines * Process improvement mindset, including identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business administration, human resources, or a related field required * 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR or finance role required * An equivalent combination of education and experience, sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company, may be accepted. If you’re a detail-oriented benefits professional who enjoys problem-solving, data analysis, and supporting employees, we’d like to hear from you. Company Website: ___ Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. #AF-SSCorp Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team. Benefits include: • Retirement plan, • Employer-provided medical and dental coverage, • Company-paid life insurance, • Voluntary life and disability insurance, • Employee assistance plan, • Securitas Saves discount program, • Paid holidays